Security NFTs for NFT Wallet Hardening and Fraud Prevention
Summary
The USPTO has published a patent application detailing security non-fungible tokens (NFTs) designed to harden NFT wallets and prevent fraud. The application describes methods for creating fraud, access, and customer service NFTs linked to collectable NFTs.
What changed
This document is a patent application (US20260087488A1) from the USPTO that discloses a novel method for creating security non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These security NFTs are intended to enhance the security of NFT wallets by incorporating fraud detection mechanisms and access controls through distinct fraud, access, and customer service NFTs. The application aims to mitigate risks associated with collecting and storing digital assets.
While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it signals potential future technological developments in the digital asset space. Companies involved in NFT development, wallet services, or digital asset security should be aware of this innovation. There are no immediate compliance obligations, but understanding these concepts may inform future product development and risk assessment strategies related to digital asset security.
Source document (simplified)
SECURITY NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTs)
Application US20260087488A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
John Thomas Hancock, III, Hiranmayi PALANKI
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for creating security non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that provide security hardening to NFT wallets used to collect or store collectable NFTs. In response to a request to add a collectable NFT to a user wallet, security NFTs can be created. A security NFT can include a fraud NFT, an access NFT, and a customer service NFT. A fraud NFT is linked to the collectable NFT and can be used to detect fraud. An access NFT and a customer service NFT can be used to permit access to the user wallet.
CPC Classifications
G06Q 20/3672 G06Q 20/3674
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Application No.
18893539
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